epoxy? on paint
83XFIRE
09-07-2004, 05:50 PM
Hey, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this, but I was de-emblefying my truck the other day and at the tail gate, I found something very interesting. The emblems wouldn't come off right for the "chevrolet" part. Upon closer inspection, the tailgate was re-painted and it appears the chevy emblem was epoxied on. Is there any way to get this off without repainting the tailgate? If I have to re-paint, I'm just gonna get a new one cuz its starting to rust slightly on the inside crease, but I don't wanna if I don't have to.
OverBoardProject
09-07-2004, 11:05 PM
Some bodymen say that they can sand that sort of thing out without damaging the paint underneath. Although the only person whom tried it had to get the part re-painted anyways. Good Luck
movin2stereo
09-08-2004, 05:24 AM
Sory but I don't see it possible.
chevelle2fast4u
09-09-2004, 07:00 PM
the easiest way to get it off is a heat gun and a putty knife...get some 3812 cleaner or laquer thinner used for autobodys. and clean the remaining gunk off. it eats right threw it. trust me this will work. i work in an autobody shop and have done it numerous times. and it DOES NOT damage the paint or metal.
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